Lone Tree Brewing turns 1 year old and announces plans to package

Growing Lone Tree Brewing marks its first anniversary with the requisite bash this weekend and has plans to soon start packaging: 22-ounce bottles will hit store shelves by the end of this month and six packs will follow next year, the brewery says.

The south suburban microbrewery more than doubled its forecast volume production in year one, selling 520 barrels when it expected 230, said sales manager Bridgette Geiger.

Lone Tree has about 20 outside accounts – including all the Colorado Yard Houses – and is looking to expand distribution to Castle Rock and the Colorado Springs area, Geiger said. By the end of December, 22-ounce bottles of a couple Lone Tree beers – Acres o Green Irish Red and the Otta Bounds Pale Ale – will be for sale at stores, she said.

The brewery is still trying to decide whether to can or bottle six packs for sale starting next year.

Next spring, Lone Tree will get a little more elbow room, adding an outdoor patio to complement its 100-person tasting room.

About that bash … it goes down Saturday. Lone Tree will release a new beer every two hours starting at noon. There will be a live radio broadcast, food trucks, live music starting at 6 and cake. On Sunday, Lone Tree will host a customer appreciation brunch with Bloody Chili Beer Mary’s and Beer Mosas.

I was @ LTBC yesterday and saw the tanks they bought from the now closed Del Norte operation. These guys are very innovative and have consistently put out great beer like their IPA and the Acres of Green Red. The future’s bright for them as well as anybody who appreciates beer in South Metro.

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